Rita Mae Goelz Vuljoin Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Rita Mae Goelz Vuljoin of Hammond, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose life came to an end on December 16, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita Mae Goelz Vuljoin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis Goelz and Pearl Kessling Goelz; her husband Stephen Joseph Vuljoin, Jr.; and her siblings, Edward Goelz, Fredrick Goelz, Lorraine Goelz, Jessie Maxson Chase and Mae Kinler.
She is survived by: her children, Gilbert Vuljoin (Mary), Cheryl Giarrusso (late Billy), Stephanie Reggio (Scott), Martin Vuljoin (Peggy) and Mary Robichaux (Mike Barthel); her grandchildren, Jeremy Vuljoin (Nicole), Lauren Lopino (Joe), Zack Vuljoin, Melissa Spansel (Kevin), Becky Smith (Jim), Amy Palmisano (Trey), Trey Giarrusso (Margaret), Scott Reggio (Kim), Ian Reggio (Kayla), Katie Sabella (Sammy), Tori Keys (Anthony), Sarah St. Martin (Phillip), Emily Earls (Ranui), Ethan Vuljoin (Riley), Hunter Vuljoin and Kaitlyn Bixby (Tyler); her great grandchildren, Jackson, Claire, Lily, Joey, Emma, Ainsley, Wyatt, Tatum, Embry, Eliza, Easton, Avery, Dominic, Blakely, Kamdyn, Karsyn, Emmitt, Noah, Camille, Damon, Sal, Allie, Luca, Vinny, Sonny, Frankie, Norah, Natalie, Caroline, Benjamin, Olivia, Matilda and Margot; and her brother Frank Goelz Jr. (Margaret). She is also survived by great grandchildren; and with many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (255 N 8th St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454). A rosary will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery (5190 Canal Blvd #200, New Orleans, LA 70124).
